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Chicken Meatballs with Cheesy Spinach Pappardelle

Savory Chicken Meatballs with Cheesy Spinach Pappardelle Delight

Enjoy this Chicken Meatballs with Cheesy Spinach Pappardelle, a comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 570

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Turkey or lean beef can also be used.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Consider gluten-free options if needed.
  • 1 large Egg For a vegan option, use flaxseed meal mixed with water.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast can substitute for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic offers a bolder taste if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Feel free to replace with fresh onion instead.
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For the Pappardelle
  • 12 ounces Pappardelle Pasta Swap with fettuccine or tagliatelle for a change.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can be replaced with butter or vegetable oil.
  • 4 cups Spinach (Loose packed) Kale or Swiss chard are good alternatives.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (Minced) Adjust to your taste.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Substitute with vegan alternatives if preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Flour Cornstarch combined with water is a gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Non-dairy milk works well for a dairy-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Shaved Parmesan Feel free to use vegan cheese if desired.

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • skillet
  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
  4. Cook the meatballs in the oven for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
  5. In a pot, boil salted water and cook pappardelle according to package instructions, then drain.
  6. Sauté minced garlic in olive oil for 1 minute, then add spinach until wilted.
  7. In the same skillet, melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk until thickened.
  8. Combine pappardelle with the spinach and creamy sauce, mix well.
  9. Serve the creamy spinach pappardelle topped with baked chicken meatballs and grated Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 42gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Ensure meatballs are uniform in size for even cooking. Fresh ingredients make a noticeable difference in taste.

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